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List of Contents: 1 Introduction and Background 2 Overview and Classification Fibres and Matrices

This document provides an overview of fibre reinforced polymers (FRP) for structural applications. It discusses FRP composites, which consist of fibres embedded in a polymer matrix. Different fibre and matrix materials are described, as well as FRP elements like strips, straps, bars and cables that are used as tensile reinforcement. Structural FRP components like profiles, sandwich panels and hybrid/all-composite bridge systems are also outlined. The state-of-the-art of FRP reinforcement in concrete and for repair/strengthening of structures is reviewed for different regions. Recommendations are provided for designing with FRPs and codes/guidelines. Research needs are identified.

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List of Contents: 1 Introduction and Background 2 Overview and Classification Fibres and Matrices

This document provides an overview of fibre reinforced polymers (FRP) for structural applications. It discusses FRP composites, which consist of fibres embedded in a polymer matrix. Different fibre and matrix materials are described, as well as FRP elements like strips, straps, bars and cables that are used as tensile reinforcement. Structural FRP components like profiles, sandwich panels and hybrid/all-composite bridge systems are also outlined. The state-of-the-art of FRP reinforcement in concrete and for repair/strengthening of structures is reviewed for different regions. Recommendations are provided for designing with FRPs and codes/guidelines. Research needs are identified.

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List of Contents

1 Introduction and Background 9

2 Overview and Classification 10

3 Fibres and Matrices 13


3.1 Overview 13
3.2 Fibres 13
3.2.1 Properties 13
3.2.2 Available Forms 15
3.3 Matrices 16
3.3.1 Polymer Matrices 16
3.3.2 Cement Matrices 17
3.4 Fibre-Matrix Bonding 17
3.4.1 FRP Materials 17
3.4.2 Textile-Reinforced Concrete 18
3.5 Durability of FRP Materials 18
3.6 Sustainability of FRP Materials 21
3.7 Fire Resistance Behaviour 21
4 Tensile Elements 23
4.1 Overview 23
4.2 Strips 23
4.3 Straps 25
4.4 Bars and Cables 25
4.4.1 CFCC Tensile Elements (Tokyo Rope) 25
4.4.2 Arapree Tensile Elements 27
4.4.3 Technora Tensile Elements 27
4.4.4 FiBRA Tensile Elements 28
4.4.5 Leadline Tensile Elements 29
4.4.6 NACC Tensile Elements 29
4.4.7 C-Bar Tensile Elements 30
4.4.8 Parafil Tensile Elements 31
4.4.9 HLV Polystal Tensile Elements 32
4.4.10 BBR Tensile Elements 32
4.4.1 1 NEFMAC Tensile Elements 33
4.4.12 Eurocrete Tensile Elements 33
4.5 Unidirectional Sheets (Non-Woven Fabrics) 34
4.5.1 FORCA Tow Sheets 34
4.5.2 Replark Sheets 34
4.5.3 Torayca Cloth 34
4.5.4 FITS System 34
4.5.5 SikaWrap Fabrics 34
4.5.6 Hardshell System 35
4.5.7 XXsys-RoboWrap System 36
4.5.8 Tyfo S Fibrwrap System 36
4.5.9 Snap Tite System 36
4.5.10 MBrace System 36
5 Structural Components and Systems 37
5.1 Overview 37
5.2 Profiles 37
5.3 Sandwich Panels 39
5.3.1 FRP-Decks - System Overview 39
5.3.2 Hardcore System 40
5.3.3 Kansas System 42
5.3.4 Superdeck System 44
5.3.5 DuraSpan System 45
5.3.6 Strongwell System 46
5.3.7 EZ-Span System 47
5.3.8 Asset System 48
5.3.9 “Manitoba” System 48
5.3.10 ACCS System 49
5.4 Connection Technology 49
5.5 Sensors Integrated in the Material 50

6 FRP-Reinforced Concrete - State-of-the- Art 53


6.1 Overview 53
6.2 Short Fibre Reinforced Concrete 53
6.3 Bar and Cable Reinforced Concrete 54
6.3.1 Overview 54
6.3.2 State of the Art in Japan 55
6.3.3 State of the Art in Canada 56
6.3.4 State of the Art in the USA 58
6.3.5 State of the Art in Europe 58

7 Fibre Reinforced Polymers -


State of the Art in Repair and Strengthening 61
7.1 Overview 61
7.2 State of the Art in Japan 61
7.3 State of the Art in Canada 62
7.4 State of the Art in the USA 63
7.5 State of the Art in Europe 65
7.5.1 Overview 65
7.5.2 State of the Art in Switzerland 65
8 Fibre Reinforced Polymers -
State of the Art in Hybrid New Structures 67
8.1 Overview 67
8.2 Hybrid Concepts with Material Substitution 67
8.2.1 Hybrid Bridges with External FRP Cables 67
8.2.2 Hybrid Bridges with FRP Girders 68
8.2.3 Hybrid Bridges with FRP Decks 68
8.3 Material-Adapted Hybrid Concepts 71
8.3.1 Carbon Shell System 71
8.3.2 Hybrid Tube System 71
8.3.3 Space System 72
9 Fibre Reinforced Polymers -
State of the Art in All-Composite New Structures 73
9.1 Overview 73
9.2 All-Composite Concepts with Material Substitution 73
9.2.1 All-Composite Bridges Made of FRP Profiles
and FRP Gratings 73
9.2.2 All-Composite Bridges Made of FRP Decks 73
9.2.3 All-Composite Bridges Made of FRP Profiles
and FRP Decks 74
9.3 Material-Adapted All-Composite Concepts 74
9.3.1 All-Composite Bridges in China 74
9.3.2 All-Composite Box Girder Bridges 75
9.3.3 ACCS-System Bridges 76
9.3.4 Glued Sandwich-Profile Bridges 76
10 Design, Codes and Guidelines 79
10.1 Overview 79
10.2 Design 79
10.3 Codes and Guidelines 80
11 Application Recommendations 83
11.1 Overview 83
11.2 Results of a Survey 83
11.3 Author’s Own Assessment 84
11.4 Summary 87
12 Research Requirements and Recommendations 89
12.1 Overview 89
12.2 General Research Requirements 89
12.3 Research Recommendations for Switzerland 91
Appendix 1 97
A l . l Typical Examples of FRP Bridges 97
A1.2 FRP Bridge Decks for AASHTO HS-20/25
Highway Loading Already Completed 127
Appendix 2 129
A2.1 List of References 129
A2.2 Participants in Survey 130
A2.3 Source of Pictures and Figures 131

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